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A '''hanger sword''', also known as a '''hunting sword''', is a [[swords|sword]] with a broad, crude blade and a simple hilt designed for [[hunting]]. Because of its lethality, it has historically also been adapted as a combat weapon. The '''cuttoe''', a shorter hanger sword, is essentially a long, hunting knife. | A '''hanger sword''', also known as a '''hunting sword''', is a [[swords|sword]] with a broad, crude blade and a simple hilt designed for [[hunting]]. Because of its lethality, it has historically also been adapted as a combat weapon. The '''cuttoe''', a shorter hanger sword, is essentially a long, hunting knife. | ||
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[[File:AC3 Cuttoe Sword.png|thumb|left|250px|A cuttoe]] | [[File:AC3 Cuttoe Sword.png|thumb|left|250px|A cuttoe]] | ||
Hanger swords are not forged with warfare in mind but hunting.<ref name | Hanger swords are not forged with warfare in mind but hunting.<ref name="Blackmore 2000">Howard L. Blackmore. ''Hunting Weapons: From the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century''. Courier Corporation, 1 January 2000</ref> For this reason, they are far more crudely-built than average swords, with typically broad, brutish blades and rustic hilts. Although their designs can vary, the hilt of an archetypal hanger sword consists of a simple, smooth grip with a plain knuckle-brow. Its long, broad blade—perfect for hacking through thick meat—is curved and single-edged.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
Cuttoes,<ref name="Blackmore 2000" /><ref>Grisetti, Steve. [http://myarmoury.com/review_ve_hanger.html "Vince Evans European Hanger"]. ''myArmoury.com''. Accessed 22 October 2017</ref> smaller variants of the hanger,{{Fact|23 May 2020}} tend to lack a knuckle-brow.<ref name="AC3" /> As elongated derivatives of the hunting knife,{{Fact|23 May 2020}} they generally lack pommels and have guards that are little more than a bar. Their blades are similar to the larger hangers in being optimized for carving through flesh but are more often double-edged and straight.<ref name="AC3" /> | Cuttoes,<ref name="Blackmore 2000" /><ref>Grisetti, Steve. [http://myarmoury.com/review_ve_hanger.html "Vince Evans European Hanger"]. ''myArmoury.com''. Accessed 22 October 2017</ref> smaller variants of the hanger,{{Fact|23 May 2020}} tend to lack a knuckle-brow.<ref name="AC3" /> As elongated derivatives of the hunting knife,{{Fact|23 May 2020}} they generally lack pommels and have guards that are little more than a bar. Their blades are similar to the larger hangers in being optimized for carving through flesh but are more often double-edged and straight.<ref name="AC3" /> | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 23 May 2020
A hanger sword, also known as a hunting sword, is a sword with a broad, crude blade and a simple hilt designed for hunting. Because of its lethality, it has historically also been adapted as a combat weapon. The cuttoe, a shorter hanger sword, is essentially a long, hunting knife.
Description
Hanger swords are not forged with warfare in mind but hunting.[1] For this reason, they are far more crudely-built than average swords, with typically broad, brutish blades and rustic hilts. Although their designs can vary, the hilt of an archetypal hanger sword consists of a simple, smooth grip with a plain knuckle-brow. Its long, broad blade—perfect for hacking through thick meat—is curved and single-edged.[2]
Cuttoes,[1][3] smaller variants of the hanger, [citation needed] tend to lack a knuckle-brow.[2] As elongated derivatives of the hunting knife, [citation needed] they generally lack pommels and have guards that are little more than a bar. Their blades are similar to the larger hangers in being optimized for carving through flesh but are more often double-edged and straight.[2]
History
Hunting swords were fashionable throughout the Americas in the 18th century where hunting was a major trade. Although not intended for military use, they were sold in general stores and could still be adapted or self-defense or as effective combat weapons.[2][4][5]
Weapon statistics
Seven Years' War
| Name | Damage | Speed | Combo | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanger sword | 3 | 4 | 2 | £12,500 | Sequence 1 |
| Cuttoe Sword | 4 | 3 | 4 | £10,000 | Sequence 1 |
| English Infantry Hanger Sword | 4 | 4 | 3 | £13,000 | Sequence 1 |
| Hunting Sabre | 3 | 4 | 2 | N/A | Complete all hunting quests |
| French Cuttoe | 3 | 2 | 2 | N/A | Templar Legacy Pack |
American Revolution
| Name | Damage | Speed | Combo | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanger Sword | 3 | 3 | 5 | £1,250 | Sequence 6 |
| Cuttoe Sword | 2 | 2 | 4 | £4,100 | Sequence 9 |
| Washington's Battle Sword | 5 | 5 | 5 | N/A | Level 4 Blacksmith
Silver Ore + Special Iron Ingot |
Colonial Louisiana
| Name | Damage | Speed | Combo | Chain-kill | Cost | Persona |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuttoe Sword | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1,560 écu | Assassin |
| Hanger Sword | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 27,900 écu | Assassin |
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Howard L. Blackmore. Hunting Weapons: From the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century. Courier Corporation, 1 January 2000
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ Grisetti, Steve. "Vince Evans European Hanger". myArmoury.com. Accessed 22 October 2017
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue